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OGDEN, Iowa—Marilyn E. Stumbo, 87, of Ogden, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines. A funeral service for Marilyn will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Bethel Church (1732 L Ave., Boone, IA 50036), rural Boone with Pastor Josh McFarland officiating. Burial will follow […]

BOONE, Iowa—Louise Elizabeth Payton, age 92, of Boone and long-time member of the First Presbyterian Church, died peacefully with her family by her side Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Eastern Star Masonic Home. Her wishes were to be cremated. A Memorial Service for Louise will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 16, 2023 at the First […]

BOONE, Iowa—Officers of the Boone Police Department are searching for Spencer Dale Clement, age 61, who was reported as missing to the Boone Police Department on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Family last had contact with Spencer on Wednesday August 2, 2023. Name: Spencer Dale Clement Age: 61 Weight: 185 lbs. Height: 6’ 1” Hair: White […]

Boone, Iowa—Donald Cox, 80, of Boone, IA, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. Donald Eugene Cox, son of Dale and Pauline (Crafton) Cox, was born on November 24, 1942, in Davenport, IA. He was an only child and spent his younger years in Fairfield and Batavia, IA. He was a lifelong baseball […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has released the weekly fuel report and the price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 1 cent, averaging $3.80 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by $2.92 per barrel […]

AMES, Iowa—Potatoes are a popular crop to grow in home vegetable gardens. However, there’s a lot to know about growing and harvesting potatoes properly. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists have tips on growing, harvesting and addressing common problems sometimes seen on potatoes. When should I harvest potatoes?Potatoes can be harvested when the tubers […]